DocBot, Inc. is an artificial intelligence technology company based in Irvine, California, specializing in gastrointestinal diseases. The company develops web-based applications for iOS and Android devices that serve as a clinical decision support system, aggregating patient information and providing cloud analytics to healthcare professionals. Its flagship product is built on the UltivisionAI software platform, which offers real-time image analysis, automated reporting, and analytical tools aimed at enhancing patient care and clinical workflows. By integrating various data sources from imaging systems to pathology requisitions, DocBot's platform aids physicians in detecting colorectal cancer and other gastrointestinal conditions, ultimately striving to improve healthcare outcomes and reduce patient risks.
Kinsa, Inc., established in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, develops smart thermometers that connect to both Android and iOS devices. These thermometers facilitate communication with individuals who are ill, providing them with care information and enabling data collection to map and track health trends in real-time, thereby aiding in disease spread prevention.
Buddybuild
Series A in 2016
Buddybuild is a mobile iteration platform designed to streamline the development process for iOS developers by integrating continuous integration, continuous delivery, and feedback solutions into a single cohesive system. The platform allows developers to set up their workflow in minutes, automatically triggering builds and tests with each code change. Testers can easily provide feedback and diagnostic details through a simple screenshot, facilitating quicker resolution of issues. By eliminating the need for disparate systems, Buddybuild enables mobile application developers to focus on creating high-quality apps while minimizing manual labor and complexity in their development processes.
Flipagram
Series B in 2015
Flipagram, Inc. is a mobile application developer based in Rolling Hills Estates, California, known for its platform that enables users to create short video stories by combining photos, videos, and music. The application is accessible on various mobile devices, including iPhone, Android, and Windows. With tens of millions of monthly users globally, Flipagram has gained significant popularity and has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing apps in its category. As of February 1, 2017, Flipagram operates as a subsidiary of Beijing Byte Dance Telecommunications Co., Ltd.
textPlus
Venture Round in 2015
textPlus, Inc., formerly known as GOGII Inc., provides WiFi-based mobile communication services globally through its textPlus app. Available on iOS, Android, and Windows devices, including smartphones, tablets, and Kindle Fire, the application allows users to make free calls to landlines and mobile numbers. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Marina del Rey, California.
Shazam Entertainment
Series F in 2015
Shazam Entertainment Limited is a technology company focused on music discovery through its flagship application, Shazam. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in London, the company enables users to discover, explore, and share music and television content via its mobile application, available on iOS, Android, and Windows platforms, as well as on MAC and Windows PCs. Shazam has established strategic alliances with several media companies, including iHeartMedia and Cumulus, to enhance its offerings and reach. The company operates additional offices in major cities, including New York City, Redwood City, Los Angeles, San Diego, Chicago, and North Sydney, Australia. Since September 2018, Shazam Entertainment has functioned as a subsidiary of Apple Operations Europe.
Kinsa, Inc., established in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, develops smart thermometers that connect to both Android and iOS devices. These thermometers facilitate communication with individuals who are ill, providing them with care information and enabling data collection to map and track health trends in real-time, thereby aiding in disease spread prevention.
Shazam Entertainment
Series E in 2014
Shazam Entertainment Limited is a technology company focused on music discovery through its flagship application, Shazam. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in London, the company enables users to discover, explore, and share music and television content via its mobile application, available on iOS, Android, and Windows platforms, as well as on MAC and Windows PCs. Shazam has established strategic alliances with several media companies, including iHeartMedia and Cumulus, to enhance its offerings and reach. The company operates additional offices in major cities, including New York City, Redwood City, Los Angeles, San Diego, Chicago, and North Sydney, Australia. Since September 2018, Shazam Entertainment has functioned as a subsidiary of Apple Operations Europe.
Secret offers an online platform that enables users to share their personal secrets with other users anonymously. It owns and operates a mobile application that helps users to share and connect with friends.
The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Secret offers an online platform that enables users to share their personal secrets with other users anonymously. It owns and operates a mobile application that helps users to share and connect with friends.
The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Knack.it
Seed Round in 2013
Knack.it Corp. specializes in designing and developing games aimed at helping individuals uncover their unique talents and potential across various fields, including architecture, management, arts, sales, and sciences. The company's innovative approach leverages the engaging nature of games to facilitate personal discovery and self-assessment. By combining entertainment with insightful evaluation, Knack.it's products aim to motivate and reward users as they explore their capabilities. The games are available for purchase through the Apple App Store. Founded in 2010, Knack.it is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, and is committed to transforming the way people identify and harness their strengths in both educational and professional contexts.
Fleksy is a mobile keyboard technology company that designs and delivers customizable keyboard software for Android and iOS devices. Its flagship keyboard app provides predictive text, extensive customization, and the ability to share GIFs, stickers, and media directly from the keyboard, enhancing messaging and productivity. The company also offers a Software Development Kit that enables businesses to embed a high-quality typing experience in their own apps. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, Fleksy has more than 20 million downloads worldwide and aims to support language input across devices and languages.
Emu Messenger
Seed Round in 2013
Emu is texting with a built-in assistant. Schedule lunches, share your location, and set reminders β as easily as sending a photo. Itβs texting, for grown-ups.
Created by veterans of Siri, Apple, Google, TechCrunch, and Yahoo! Messenger, Emu is a messaging product for iPhone that uses artificial intelligence β machine learning and natural language processing β to understand messages, then magically adds relevant information to help you schedule a lunch, reserve a table, buy movie tickets, or share your location in real time.
Emu (http://emu.is) was founded in 2012 by Gummi Hafsteinsson (formerly VP Product Siri, previously at Apple and Google), Dave Feldman (previously with AOL/TechCrunch and Yahoo!), and an experienced team of mobile and machine-learning engineers. The company has received seed funding of $1.5M to date from Kleiner Perkins, TriplePoint Capital, Menlo Ventures, DFJ, and additional angel investors. See our Founder Bios for more information on the founding team.
textPlus, Inc., formerly known as GOGII Inc., provides WiFi-based mobile communication services globally through its textPlus app. Available on iOS, Android, and Windows devices, including smartphones, tablets, and Kindle Fire, the application allows users to make free calls to landlines and mobile numbers. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Marina del Rey, California.
Yapp, Inc. is a technology company that offers a user-friendly platform enabling clients to create, edit, and publish mobile applications tailored for events, conferences, meetings, and internal communications. The platform supports the development of mobile apps suitable for various group sizes, from small nonprofit associations to large enterprises. Users can quickly design applications for a range of purposes, including employee engagement, staff meetings, training sessions, and internal communications. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, Yapp aims to simplify the app creation process, allowing clients to produce engaging mobile experiences efficiently and cost-effectively for their audiences across iOS, Android, and web platforms.
Pinger
Venture Round in 2012
Pinger, Inc. is a mobile application developer based in San Jose, California, founded in 2005. The company specializes in communication tools, offering products such as Sideline and Textfree, which provide services including voicemail, text messaging, and picture messaging. Pinger's applications are designed for iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, and Android users worldwide, enabling free texting and talking. With a focus on creating consumer-friendly products that enhance communication, Pinger has garnered millions of downloads and continues to innovate within the mobile communication space.
Apteligent
Seed Round in 2011
Apteligent, Inc. is a provider of mobile application intelligence solutions, headquartered in San Francisco, California. Founded in 2010, the company specializes in application performance management, offering a suite of tools that enable enterprises to enhance their mobile business by delivering critical insights throughout the application lifecycle. Its key offerings include Userflows, which connects user experiences with business metrics; a Crash Reporting solution that identifies and monitors application errors; and Service Monitoring, which analyzes service and API performance. Apteligent supports various mobile operating systems, including iOS, Android, and Windows Phone, and serves a diverse range of industries such as finance, retail, gaming, and hospitality. The company was previously known as Crittercism, Inc. and rebranded to Apteligent in February 2016. As of 2017, Apteligent operates as a subsidiary of VMware, Inc.
Shazam Entertainment
Series C in 2011
Shazam Entertainment Limited is a technology company focused on music discovery through its flagship application, Shazam. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in London, the company enables users to discover, explore, and share music and television content via its mobile application, available on iOS, Android, and Windows platforms, as well as on MAC and Windows PCs. Shazam has established strategic alliances with several media companies, including iHeartMedia and Cumulus, to enhance its offerings and reach. The company operates additional offices in major cities, including New York City, Redwood City, Los Angeles, San Diego, Chicago, and North Sydney, Australia. Since September 2018, Shazam Entertainment has functioned as a subsidiary of Apple Operations Europe.
textPlus, Inc., formerly known as GOGII Inc., provides WiFi-based mobile communication services globally through its textPlus app. Available on iOS, Android, and Windows devices, including smartphones, tablets, and Kindle Fire, the application allows users to make free calls to landlines and mobile numbers. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Marina del Rey, California.
Cooliris, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2006 by Austin Shoemaker and Soujanya Bhumkar. The company specializes in creating visually immersive media and communication experiences for mobile and web consumers. Its product offerings include BeamIt, a visual messaging application available on Android and iOS platforms, and the Gallery app. Cooliris allows users to capture and share photos and videos at events, enhancing their ability to communicate and engage with others through visual content. As of November 21, 2014, Cooliris operates as a subsidiary of Altaba Inc.
Karma
Venture Round in 2011
Karma is a mobile gifting service founded by Lee Linden and Ben Lewis, designed for users to send gifts to friends conveniently via iOS and Android applications. The platform focuses on social gifting, enabling users to discover and share gifts within their social circles. By combining intelligent features with a user-friendly interface, Karma stands out among various social gifting apps on the market. The service aims to enhance the experience of gift-giving by offering a seamless option for users to express their appreciation and strengthen connections with friends.
Callaway Digital Arts
Series A in 2010
Callaway Digital Arts (CDA) specializes in publishing premium lifestyle and children's applications for Apple's iPad, iPhone, and iPod products. The company combines the talents of storytellers and digital artists in its in-house studio to create high-quality applications that engage users of all ages. CDA's portfolio includes notable titles such as Martha Stewart Makes Cookies, Miss Spider's Tea Party, and Miss Spider's Bedtime Story, among others. The firm has received funding from prominent investors, enabling it to enhance its offerings in the digital application market.
Shopkick is a shopping reward application designed to enhance the consumer shopping experience by offering rewards for various activities, including shopping, dining, and engaging with brands. Users earn "kicks," the app's proprietary currency, by participating in different activities such as watching videos, browsing content, and making purchases, both online and in physical stores. The app aims to create a personalized and engaging shopping journey, allowing users to enjoy rewards simply for walking into stores. Shopkick partners with numerous well-known brands and retailers, providing them with valuable consumer engagement insights and targeting capabilities. Founded in 2009 and based in Redwood City, California, Shopkick has evolved into a prominent platform that enhances the interaction between consumers and brands while rewarding users for their everyday shopping activities. The app is available for free on both the App Store and Google Play.
Shopkick is a shopping reward application designed to enhance the consumer shopping experience by offering rewards for various activities, including shopping, dining, and engaging with brands. Users earn "kicks," the app's proprietary currency, by participating in different activities such as watching videos, browsing content, and making purchases, both online and in physical stores. The app aims to create a personalized and engaging shopping journey, allowing users to enjoy rewards simply for walking into stores. Shopkick partners with numerous well-known brands and retailers, providing them with valuable consumer engagement insights and targeting capabilities. Founded in 2009 and based in Redwood City, California, Shopkick has evolved into a prominent platform that enhances the interaction between consumers and brands while rewarding users for their everyday shopping activities. The app is available for free on both the App Store and Google Play.
Ngmoco, established in 2008, was a U.S.-based mobile gaming company that developed and published games for iOS and Android platforms. Led by CEO Neil Young, a former Electronic Arts executive, the company was known for creating popular titles for the iPhone. Ngmoco was backed by Kleiner Perkins through its iFund and was acquired by DeNA Global in 2010.
textPlus, Inc., formerly known as GOGII Inc., provides WiFi-based mobile communication services globally through its textPlus app. Available on iOS, Android, and Windows devices, including smartphones, tablets, and Kindle Fire, the application allows users to make free calls to landlines and mobile numbers. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Marina del Rey, California.
Shazam Entertainment
Venture Round in 2009
Shazam Entertainment Limited is a technology company focused on music discovery through its flagship application, Shazam. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in London, the company enables users to discover, explore, and share music and television content via its mobile application, available on iOS, Android, and Windows platforms, as well as on MAC and Windows PCs. Shazam has established strategic alliances with several media companies, including iHeartMedia and Cumulus, to enhance its offerings and reach. The company operates additional offices in major cities, including New York City, Redwood City, Los Angeles, San Diego, Chicago, and North Sydney, Australia. Since September 2018, Shazam Entertainment has functioned as a subsidiary of Apple Operations Europe.
Shopkick is a shopping reward application designed to enhance the consumer shopping experience by offering rewards for various activities, including shopping, dining, and engaging with brands. Users earn "kicks," the app's proprietary currency, by participating in different activities such as watching videos, browsing content, and making purchases, both online and in physical stores. The app aims to create a personalized and engaging shopping journey, allowing users to enjoy rewards simply for walking into stores. Shopkick partners with numerous well-known brands and retailers, providing them with valuable consumer engagement insights and targeting capabilities. Founded in 2009 and based in Redwood City, California, Shopkick has evolved into a prominent platform that enhances the interaction between consumers and brands while rewarding users for their everyday shopping activities. The app is available for free on both the App Store and Google Play.
Cooliris, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2006 by Austin Shoemaker and Soujanya Bhumkar. The company specializes in creating visually immersive media and communication experiences for mobile and web consumers. Its product offerings include BeamIt, a visual messaging application available on Android and iOS platforms, and the Gallery app. Cooliris allows users to capture and share photos and videos at events, enhancing their ability to communicate and engage with others through visual content. As of November 21, 2014, Cooliris operates as a subsidiary of Altaba Inc.
Ngmoco, established in 2008, was a U.S.-based mobile gaming company that developed and published games for iOS and Android platforms. Led by CEO Neil Young, a former Electronic Arts executive, the company was known for creating popular titles for the iPhone. Ngmoco was backed by Kleiner Perkins through its iFund and was acquired by DeNA Global in 2010.
Ngmoco, established in 2008, was a U.S.-based mobile gaming company that developed and published games for iOS and Android platforms. Led by CEO Neil Young, a former Electronic Arts executive, the company was known for creating popular titles for the iPhone. Ngmoco was backed by Kleiner Perkins through its iFund and was acquired by DeNA Global in 2010.
Tang Song
Series B in 2008
Tang Song Corporation, founded in 2004 and based in Shanghai, China, specializes in designing and developing solutions for the interactive entertainment industry. The company is recognized as an emerging player in this sector, offering innovative applications and experiences. Its flagship product, the iDol platform, serves as an interactive entertainment and virtual life platform for Internet users. The iDol project includes a business application test known as Guodong Website. Additionally, the project incorporates advanced 3D technology developed using Dx9.0c, which provides efficient 3D performance while minimizing CPU resource consumption. Through these offerings, Tang Song aims to enhance user engagement in the interactive entertainment space.
textPlus, Inc., formerly known as GOGII Inc., provides WiFi-based mobile communication services globally through its textPlus app. Available on iOS, Android, and Windows devices, including smartphones, tablets, and Kindle Fire, the application allows users to make free calls to landlines and mobile numbers. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Marina del Rey, California.
Cooliris, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2006 by Austin Shoemaker and Soujanya Bhumkar. The company specializes in creating visually immersive media and communication experiences for mobile and web consumers. Its product offerings include BeamIt, a visual messaging application available on Android and iOS platforms, and the Gallery app. Cooliris allows users to capture and share photos and videos at events, enhancing their ability to communicate and engage with others through visual content. As of November 21, 2014, Cooliris operates as a subsidiary of Altaba Inc.
Pinger, Inc. is a mobile application developer based in San Jose, California, founded in 2005. The company specializes in communication tools, offering products such as Sideline and Textfree, which provide services including voicemail, text messaging, and picture messaging. Pinger's applications are designed for iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, and Android users worldwide, enabling free texting and talking. With a focus on creating consumer-friendly products that enhance communication, Pinger has garnered millions of downloads and continues to innovate within the mobile communication space.
Digital Chocolate
Series C in 2006
Digital Chocolate is a video game developer and publisher that focuses on creating casual and social games for various platforms, including the web, Facebook, and mobile phones. The company operates in multiple countries, including the United States, Finland, Spain, India, and Mexico. In addition to mobile games, Digital Chocolate has developed applications that cater to users interested in fashion and business simulation. The company also offers games specifically designed for the Microsoft gaming console, showcasing its diverse portfolio within the gaming industry.
Pinger, Inc. is a mobile application developer based in San Jose, California, founded in 2005. The company specializes in communication tools, offering products such as Sideline and Textfree, which provide services including voicemail, text messaging, and picture messaging. Pinger's applications are designed for iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, and Android users worldwide, enabling free texting and talking. With a focus on creating consumer-friendly products that enhance communication, Pinger has garnered millions of downloads and continues to innovate within the mobile communication space.
Digital Chocolate
Series B in 2004
Digital Chocolate is a video game developer and publisher that focuses on creating casual and social games for various platforms, including the web, Facebook, and mobile phones. The company operates in multiple countries, including the United States, Finland, Spain, India, and Mexico. In addition to mobile games, Digital Chocolate has developed applications that cater to users interested in fashion and business simulation. The company also offers games specifically designed for the Microsoft gaming console, showcasing its diverse portfolio within the gaming industry.